X Factor UK Headlines for 12/01/11

X Factor Finalists perform at X Factor’s secret gig, film music videos for potential debut singles, James Michael lands modeling gig.

Sneak peek of things to come: X Factor girls Amelia Lily and Misha B glam up as they record music videos for their potential debut single
There’s just over a week to go until the X Factor final so it’s no surprise that the contestants are gearing themselves up to win.

The remaining hopefuls were spotted at a London studio today to film a music video for the winner’s debut single.

Remaining female solo singers Amelia Lily and Misha B gave their fans a sneak peak of what’s to come in their potential music videos as they glammed up for the occasion.
Read more: The Daily Mail

The transformation’s complete! Amelia Lily ditches the pink and goes back to blonde ahead of X Factor semi-finals
She was made over with hot pink hair when she began her journey on The X Factor earlier this year.

But now Amelia Lily has ditched her pink locks for a more grown-up blonde ‘do ahead of the semi-finals of the talent show this weekend.

The 17-year-old singer debuted her lighter locks as she performed at an X Factor secret gig alongside her fellow semi-finalists.
Read more: The Daily Mail

Taking the Gaga look too far! Misha B steals the show for all the wrong reasons in an ill-advised jumpsuit at X Factor secret gig
She was hailed as a dream to work with by the X Factor styling team thanks to the fact she was willing to experiment when it comes to fashion.

But Misha B took her eccentric way of dressing a bit too far as she arrived for the X Factor secret gig wearing a bizarre black jumpsuit which did little to flatter her womanly curves.

The odd outfit featured a black corseted top, with attached hotpants and cut-out panels down the legs, filled in with black paisley-print material.
Read more: The Daily Mail

A match made in X Factor heaven! Little Mix’s Perrie Edwards ‘dating One Direction’s Zayn Malik’
It’s a match made in reality television heaven – Little Mix singer Perrie Edwards has apparently started dating One Direction heartthrob Zayn Malik.

The pair are said to have started seeing each other after sharing a steamy encounter following One Direction’s performance on The X Factor last month.

They were also spotted cuddling up when One Direction and Little Mix both filmed the video to the show’s charity single last weekend.
Read more: The Daily Mail

‘We’re so exhausted that we broke down backstage’: Little Mix reveal they are struggling to cope with X Factor pressure as they go glam for sleek new shoot
They have made X Factor history by becoming the first girlband in the history of the show to reach the semi-finals.

But it seems the pressure might be getting slightly too much for Little Mix, who have revealed they are struggling to cope in the spotlight.

The girls told Look magazine they have been working so hard to continue in the competition that it has left them feeling more than a little tired.
Read more: The Daily Mail

‘X Factor’ reject James Michael lands modelling gig
X Factor’s James Michael has completed a modelling gig for online fashion outlet Mr Porter.

The Liverpudlian singer, who was eliminated in the first week of the live shows, is helping to promote the fashion retailer’s “timeless striped knitwear”.
Read more: Digital Spy
Check out James Michael on MrPorter.com

What have they done to Rebecca? Former X Factor star Ferguson’s skin noticeably lighter in new promo shots
Looking at the new promotional shots of former X Factor star Rebecca Ferguson, you could be forgiven for thinking there’s something slightly odd about them.

Upon closer inspection, it appears that mixed race singer Rebecca’s skin has been digitally lightened, and the Liverpudlian star is almost unrecognisable from her usual appearance.
Read more: The Daily Mail

‘It will be fun to see how theirs turns out… Bring it on!’ Joe McElderry on going up against TOWIE for Christmas number one
Mail Online sat down with Joe McElderry to talk about doing battle with TOWIE, his departure from Simon Cowell’s label and keeping in touch with Cheryl.

It’s been quite a year for Joe McElderry. He’s won his second television competition, was dropped from Simon Cowell’s record label and released two albums in the space of three months

And now he’s getting ready to battle the cast of The Only Way is Essex for Christmas number one… with the exact same song, which they are releasing one day before his version.

The sweet-natured singer, 20, isn’t grumbling about the TOWIE cast releasing their own version of Wham’s Last Christmas though. In fact, he’s quite looking forward to seeing what the perma-tanned, vajazzled gang have in store.
Read more: The Daily Mail

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